Written by Bradley Bommarito
Many students have probably had an encounter with Roanoke College’s Center for Leadership and Entrepreneurial Innovation (CLEI), or they are at least aware of its existence. The organization hosts several luncheons each month that allow students...
Written by David Hall
Recent Roanoke College alumnus Daniel Osborne, also known by his stage name as Daniel Ayers, spent four years making a name for himself as an active campus musician and folk singer. Come March 13, he will...
Written by Shamira James
Nicole Brobston is a senior at Roanoke College, where she is double majoring in creative writing and literary studies. She also is editor of On Concept’s Edge, Roanoke’s literary magazine, and a finalist for the Fulbright...
Written by Shamira James and Emma Grosskopf
Kristina Harrel, freshman, Breakout Basketball Star, “I’m not doing anything, but this is my first full break since the start of the basketball season.”
Reed Larson, junior, Uncle Reedo “Me and the boys are...
Written by Alexandra Gautier
Movie goers everywhere were collectively holding their breath in anticipation of the arrival of “Black Panther.” The film not only brought in hordes of dedicated Marvel fans, but also, according to the Hollywood Reporter, a greater...
Written by Jessica Shelburne
The Campus Activities Board here at RC is hosting an event called “Roanoke’s Got Talent” where students can come and exhibit any talent they may possess.
Auditions were held from Feb. 8 to Feb. 15...
Written by Joseph Carrick
The shooting in Parkland, Florida was the seventh school shooting to occur in 2018, again sparking protests and another round of debates regarding America’s gun control policies.
The fact that America does not enforce seriously harsh restrictions...
Written by Jordan Hanson
Although 2018 has been the year of artists such as Camilla Cabello and Kendrick Lamar, sometimes a song will play on the radio or at a party that throws things back to 2008. A decade ago,...
Written by Aeryn McMurtry
RC Women’s Lacrosse had a major 22-7 win on Feb. 10, and the season opened with a pretty even score pattern over nine different players.
High scorers include junior Katie Clements with four and freshman Ellie...
Written by Garrett Ruggieri
Coming off an incredible nine-game win streak to end the regular season, the RC Maroons men’s basketball team (18-7, 11-5 ODAC) enter the ODAC tournament as the number two seed, only behind Randolph Macon (18-7, 12-4...
Written by Aeryn McMurtry
Diego Meneses is a 21 year old senior from Guatemala City, Guatemala. He pitches for the RC Baseball team, and has every year since he was a freshman. He says that he is excited for the...
Written by Shamira James
RC is offering students a chance to write the influential and moving speeches that the freshmen hear during convocation. Yes, RC wants current students to be the voice of reason, wisdom and adventure for the hungover,...
Written by Joe Krzyston
In a move sure to invite the ire of college students and the amusement of residents, the City of Salem announced a plan today to reenact the Salem Witch Trials of colonial lore with Roanoke College...
Written by Joseph Krzyston
Across campus, students are starting to reconsider commitments of time and emotion that they made in the bleak midwinter. When life seemed so meaningless and many of us over-engaged to fill our personal voids. However, these...
Written by Joe Krzyston
The situation was dire. Students and staff across campus were on the brink of losing it. Everybody knew this, but nobody would do much of anything. We were but hostages to the weather for a few...
Written by Isaac Davis
As an international student I can attest to the world-wide fame and reputation of the American “Spring Break”. For years I was baffled at the rumours: Were the movies accurate? I could not comprehend an entire...
Written by Beth Janes
The Economics Department is in an uproar following the development of a new barter and trade system for the chairs on the Sutton Patio.
Following three straight days of April-like weather in late February, students have...
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
I am blinder than I care to admit, so sometimes I struggle distinguishing who the person waving to me across campus is. I’ve picked up on some helpful hints on telling who is who without wearing...
Written by Bradley Bommarito
Eleven of Roanoke College’s most talented vocalists competed in the Mid-Atlantic qualifier round of the Varsity Vocals International Championship of Collegiate A Capella (ICCA) last month. Though they didn’t return with a victory, they put their...
Written by Joe Krzyston
It’s been a rainy week here at Roanoke College, and many of us stuck closely to the shelter of buildings, venturing outside only to dart to class or commons. Every society has its standouts, however, and...
